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The tragic death of a neighborhood bodega cat named Kit Kat has sparked debate in San Francisco’s Mission District. Locals created a shrine and placed signs criticizing Waymo’s robotaxi after the incident. Supervisor Jackie Fielder used Kit Kat’s case to push for community control over autonomous vehicle regulations. Waymo attributed the accident to a cat darting under its vehicle, emphasizing safety measures. The incident highlights accountability gaps in driverless technology compared to human drivers.
Key facts
- A neighborhood bodega cat named Kit Kat died after being struck by a Waymo robotaxi.
- Residents in the Mission District built a shrine and displayed contrasting signs about autonomous vehicles.
- Supervisor Jackie Fielder linked Kit Kat’s death to a proposed city resolution on local control of driverless cars.
- Waymo described the incident as a cat ‘darting under’ its vehicle, offering condolences to the owner.
- The case underscores the lack of accountability in autonomous vehicle incidents compared to human drivers.
